How to pronounce archenemy
Say it like ar-CHEN-uh-mee. Archenemy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEN).
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- ar
- CHEN
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archenemy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- CHENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archenemy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-CHEN-uh-mee.
What does archenemy mean?
- A principal enemy.
- A supreme and most powerful enemy.
Where does archenemy come from?
From arch- (“chief, most extreme”) + enemy.
Questions about saying archenemy
How do you pronounce archenemy?
Say ar-CHEN-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrˈtʃɛnəmi/. In British English it is /ˌɑːˈtʃɛnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archenemy?
Archenemy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEN). Broken into parts: ar · CHEN · uh · mee.
Is archenemy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɑːˈtʃɛnəmi/ (ah-CHEN-uh-mee).